Spurs even series at 3-3 with 118-91 Game 6 win over OKC Thunder
- On Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs forced a decisive Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 to tie the series at 3-3.
- Facing elimination in San Antonio, the Spurs responded to a listless 127-114 loss on Tuesday with an energized performance, keeping their NBA Finals hopes alive.
- Spurs star Victor Wembanyama dominated with 28 points and 10 rebounds, anchoring a defense that held Oklahoma City scoreless for over seven minutes during a pivotal 20-0 third-quarter run.
- MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled, shooting 6-for-18 for 15 points, while Spurs guard Stephon Castle added 17 points to secure the victory.
- The series now shifts to Oklahoma City for Saturday's deciding Game 7, where the winner will host the New York Knicks on Wednesday to open the NBA Finals.
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Thunder’s potential dynasty faces inflection point after Game 6 loss to Spurs
SAN ANTONIO – The twisted thing about history is how quickly anniversaries can change meaning. For nine years, May 28 evoked a franchise-haunting what-if. Klay Thompson’s name was whispered in Oklahoma City for a decade following a Game 6 rampage for the ages. Then, a year ago, the Thunder repurposed the date, punching their ticket to return to the NBA Finals. To glory.
‘This team is so far ahead of schedule’: First Take applauds Wembanyama, San Antonio’s fight after forcing Game 7
CLEVELAND, Ohio — There are players who show up when it doesn’t matter, and there are players who show up when everything is on the line. After Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, it’s becoming crystal clear which category Victor Wembanyama falls in.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs (above) takes a shot under the basket while evading the defense of Jaylen Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder) during Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference Finals held on the 29th. Led by Wembanyama, who recorded 28 points and 10 rebounds, the Spurs won 118-91, tying the series at 3-3.
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Spurs dominate in home win over Thunder, force anticipated Game 7
The Western Conference finals will go to a seventh game after the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 Thursday night at Frost Bank Center. The post Spurs dominate in home win over Thunder, force anticipated Game 7 appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
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